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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.80, 25,967.70 and 8,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.80, 25,967.70 and 8,563.80 is: 12,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.80 : 25,967.70 = 8,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.80/25,967.70 = 8,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.80x = 25,967.70 × 8,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.80x = 222,382,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,382,189.26/17,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.70

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